Liberal plan to split Victorian appeals court attacked as ‘thought bubble’ that would politicise judiciary

According to The Guardian, opposition leader Jess Wilson says a proposed split of Victoria’s highest court would create a dedicated criminal appeal division. The Guardian reports the plan has drawn criticism from legal and human rights groups warning it would politicise the judiciary. Per The Guardian, the change would take effect if the Coalition wins the November state election.

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